(Washington, DC) – In response to the United States Senate passing its version of the farm bill today, the Advanced Biofuels Association released the following statement applauding the inclusion of mandatory funds for energy title programs. The statement should be attributed to Michael McAdams, president of the Advanced Biofuels Association.

“The Senate’s farm bill will help create jobs and reduce America’s dependence on foreign oil by encouraging additional production capacity for advanced biofuels. This industry is growing because our member companies are already making significant investments in research and development, pilot and demonstration projects, as well as commercial development of advanced renewable fuels. The Senate’s decision to maintain mandatory funding for the energy title provisions in the farm bill, such as the Biorefinery Assistance Program and Biomass Crop Assistance Program, is critical to continuing that growth and success.”

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About the Advanced Biofuels Association: The Advanced Biofuels Association (ABFA) is a national organization representing the new generation of advanced and renewable technologies that will help drive America’s new economy by creating jobs, reducing our dependence on foreign oil and fossil fuels while fueling a sustainable future for the world. The ABFA has quickly become a leading voice for America’s domestic biofuels industry since it was established in 2009. For more information, please visit www.advancedbiofuelsassociation.com or follow us on Twitter @betterfuels